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If a mammal drinks large amounts of salt water what will this do to its urinary output?
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∙ 11y ago
Due to its evolutionary descent from fresh water fish mammals get rid of excess salt by flushing it out with excess water. (Fresh water fish always had excess fresh water that was in need of getting rid of, so that is the method they developed and mammals inherited.) If a mammal drinks salt water it tries to get rid of the excess salt by excreting excess water and slowly dehydrates itself to death.
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What is the correct measurement of a urinary output?
300cc
What happens to urinary output when you consume large amounts of salt water?
Urine production stays the same but the volume of extracellular fluid increases thus, the extracellular osmolarity decreases.
A type of drug that increases urinary output?
diuretics
What is an abnormally low urinary output called?
oliguria
What is the normal range of urinary output in a twenty four hour period?
Normal output is approx 1.5litres
What is urinary retention?
Urinary retention is a condition where a person is unable to fully empty their bladder, leading to a buildup of urine. This can be caused by various factors such as bladder outlet obstruction, nerve damage, or certain medications. It is important to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms of urinary retention as it can lead to complications if not treated.
What is the hourly urinary output on a male with acute renal failure?
15 ml/hr
What are the effects if salt level increases in your body?
Excessive thirst and reduced urinary output.
What is the Important of intake and output measurement?
to ensure that there are no obstruction within the digestive/urinary tract.
What is normal urinary output for infants?
40 ml per hour
What is the normal urinary output in milligrams per kg per day?
your output should be relatively close to what you intake. A normal person will have anywhere from 400cc's to 900cc's
What is the purpose of intermittent catheterization?
Diagnostic evaluation, urinary retention, bladder distention, or obstruction, during labor or during abdominal surgery, instilling medication, monitoring urinary output.
